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COMECE Urges EU to Strengthen Religious Freedom Safeguards Across Europe

Fruitful Dialogue on Freedom of Religion Under Hungarian EU Presidency The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) took part in the Article 17 TFEU conference, titled “Shared Responsibility: Cooperation Between States and Religious Communities in Europe,” held in Budapest on Friday, October 18, 2024. The event was organized under the Hungarian […]

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Justice Singh Shares How Religious Freedom Serves as a Tool for Peacemaking through Philippine Law and Jurisprudence

Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh at the 31st International Law and Religion Symposium at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, on October 7, 2024. (Courtesy of the Office of Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh) Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh shared the legal foundation for the Philippine Supreme Court’s firm stand […]

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ADF’s Free Guide on Religious Freedom: “Know Your Rights”

Some myths about religious freedom are accepted as truth and used to put down people of faith and religious organizations. When people say things like, “Religious freedom is just an excuse for discrimination,” Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) wants you to be equipped to respond and set the record straight. Religious freedom is a fundamental, inalienable […]

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How Does U.S. Immigration Policy Affect Persecuted Christians?

This month, World Relief published an updated report in collaboration with Open Doors USA. The report explores how changes in U.S. immigration policy have impacted persecuted Christians worldwide. The first edition of this report, published in 2020, noted soberly that an estimated 80 million people were displaced from their homes, and that at least 260 million Christians […]

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International religious freedom advocacy : A guide to organizations, law, and NGOs, H. Knox Thames, Chris Seiple & Amy Rowe

International Religious Freedom Advocacy serves as a comprehensive guide for activists and policymakers, providing essential insights into the governmental institutions, NGOs, and legal frameworks that protect religious liberties worldwide. This unique resource begins with an overview of international legal protections and goes on to explore the workings of key global bodies such as the United […]

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Religious Freedom and Peacebuilding: Azerbaijan’s Commitment Showcased at U.S. Conference

Ramin Mammadov, Chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations, delivered a speech at the 31st International Law and Religion Symposium in Provo, USA, according to Azernews. The event, themed “Religious Freedom as a Tool for Peacebuilding,” was co-hosted by Brigham Young University’s Center for International Law and Religion Studies and the Stirling […]

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A Hub for Peace and Faith: Abrahamic Family House Shines in TIME’s 100 Greatest Places

TIME Magazine has featured the Abrahamic Family House on its annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, which highlights 100 exceptional destinations to visit and stay. To compile this prestigious list, TIME consulted its global network of correspondents and contributors, seeking recommendations for locations that offer unique and exciting experiences. Nominations were accepted for various […]

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Abrahamic Family House: A Symbol of Interfaith Unity

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abrahamic Family House, a groundbreaking interfaith complex in Abu Dhabi, stands as a symbol of hope and understanding in a world often fractured by religious differences. This unique initiative, inaugurated in 2023, brings together representatives of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam under one roof to learn, exchange ideas, and celebrate their […]